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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1971

Page

12

Bobcats Face Marshall After Inconsistent Start

Ohio University and 17th ranked Marshall meet in Huntington after the Bobcats hold a 3-4 mark. Marshall lost 74-72 to Marquette in Milwaukee Classic play, while Ohio had upset wins and a late-season slide. Coach Jim Snyder cited a lack of effort as a factor in the downturn.

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Ohio State Vows Harder Play After Michigan Defeat

Coach Snyder warns players must show more effort or risk another loss. Ohio captain Tom Corde supports tougher play, noting the team gave effort in the Michigan game but lost and sank after the setback.

Michigan Snyder Ohio Tom Corde

Bobcats seek spark as Corde ponders復 leadership after rough Michigan game

The Athens Bobcats face Marshall in a crucial road test as Corde contemplates his leadership after 13 turnovers in the Michigan game. Marshall counters with Randy Noll Gary Orsini and Russell Lee, while D Antoni and Tyrone Collins pace the Herd. Howell returns from illness and Ball remains questionable with an ankle sprain.

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Rockets Keep Winning Streak Behind Ealey and Long

Toledo quarterback Chuck Ealey extended his personal unbeaten run to 65 as the Rockets beat Richmond 28 to 3 in the Tangerine Bowl. All-American defensive tackle Mel Long also starred, forcing a fumble and recovering for a Toledo touchdown as Richmond’s three point start vanished in a fourth quarter rally.

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South Carolina Rolls Past Boston College To Reach Quaker City Final

The third ranked Gamecocks, led by Tom Riker and Danny Traylor, defeated Boston College 86-64 to reach the Quaker City Classic final. Indiana beat BYU 61-50 as Steve Downing led with 23 points and 23 rebounds to pace the Old Dominion Classic. Villanova topped Tennessee 76-67 in the other Quaker City semifinal.

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Marquette tops LSU as Referee ejects Maravich in late first half

Marquette’s Jeff Overhouse led with 26 points as LSU coach Press Maravich was ejected on consecutive fouls and technicals in the final minute of the first half. Houston, Michigan State, Stanford, Wyoming, Washington State, Illinois, Florida, Iowa State, Kansas State, Eastern Kentucky and Santa Clara posted tournament results from various early rounds.

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Athens Bulldogs Host Lancaster Golden Gates in SEOL Showdown

The Athens Bulldogs visit Lancaster Golden Gates with a 5-2 record after a 57-54 setback to Parkersburg. Dave Smith scored 27 on Tuesday, while Smith added 17 rebounds and shot 12 of 23. The team will be idle until Jan 7 in SEOL play at Waverly.

Parkersburg tops Athens in non league battle 57-54

Parkersburg defeated Athens 57 to 54 as Scott Stephens led the visitors with 19 points and Dennis Bell added 11 after late free throws iced the win. Mike Green led Athens with 14 and the Bulldogs were within three in the final minute, while Parkersburg outblocked the Bulldogs and finished strongest at the charity stripe.

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Pro Cage Results Finalists Set After Wednesday Schedule

Wednesday’s NBA slate listed Golden State at Cincinnati Cleveland at Philadelphia Philadelphia at Hershey Phoenix at Houston Portland at Milwaukee with all games scheduled. No results reported yet as action was expected to unfold across venues.

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